Glad to help @MtV - gotta shout out to the bargains within the family as well. GLWS

 

Yes, the surcharge for the man is painful, but as one that appreciates what this watch is- what is the likelihood you will find another one like this- with bracelet no-doubt. Is the £150 worth kicking yourself over when you see others fly by is far worse condition?
Not trying to be an enabler- just someone who still kicks himself over a few that got away.

 

Looks like 35mm, am I missing something?

 

No you’re right, I miss read it. That’s why I like my verniers with massive digital displays!

 

I feel that’s a big enough chunk of change that I’d rather put the funds towards a Bulova Snorkel (another one you guys turned me on to).

You can’t have ‘em all, right?

 

Those do look amazing - one curiosity, inside the box lid they have "Creators of the 1st Moon watch". I wonder what they are referring to?

 

I only got one sadly, it arrived yesterday- and it needs a service right out of the box- it wound fine and runs but when I went to set it, it got really stiff after a few rotations- assume dried up oil that has turned to tar from sitting for 50 years.
I also saw the moon thing...Helbros?? That claim does warrant a little investigation.

 

Mostly dead links in the watchuseek forum, but reading the indications on the photo brought me to the NYT article on the moon-based time system. For history, I have copied the photo here.

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/whats-the-story-here-guys-helbros-and-1st-moon-watch.1081549/

https://www.nytimes.com/1970/04/08/...n-devised-astronomer-tells-formula-lunar.html

 

NOOOO!!!! I've been looking for one of these and it's gone! They usually sell for quite a bit more and are out of my price range.

 

I was very tempted myself as it was a steal but it was day/date which I don’t care for (despite having a couple) and I’m trying to get away from buying things just because they are a good deal (and I don’t have the patience to be a flipper)- hence my involvement in this thread.
Sorry you missed it though, let’s hope someone here grabbed it- maybe you can have dibs.

 

Black dial Waltham. Not working but it looks to be in good condition. Can't beat that price too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203094683984Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

That is a good price, and if this one is anything like one i recently gave to a friend, they have a really awesome super-matte dial with a nice dust texture:

 

Someone already snagged it. From the images it appears the hair spring is fouled.

 

Well that was me for $24. I have to stay away from this thread. Another project! I like putting sets together (Correct Box papers strap bracelet buckle etc) as a hobby and already have a box for this. And some spare parts. The postman is going to wonder what on earth is happening in a few days time....I’ve rather gone a bit mad thanks to the members here.

 

Might be worth a look.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ENICAR-VINTAGE-7-JEWEL-SWISS-MADE-MENS-WATCH/203071158270?_trkparms=aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=20200818142525&meid=cfa3fa96ee76497eb23a631110e0787f&pid=101195&rk=1&rkt=12&mehot=pf&sd=233410776479&itm=203071158270&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv5PairwiseWebWithBBEV2bDemotion&brand=Enicar&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

Lousy pictures and the seller seems confused as to whether this is a mechanical or not and number of jewels , seventeen rather than seven.
Very nice sub seconds dial.

 

Our favorite kind of seller

 

Hey everyone - check your inboxes - Ebay is offering a coupon right now (code HAPPY25, but it is targeted) for $25 off a purchase of $25.01 or more. It's because of their 25th anniversary.

 

Dang, not me.

 

Ahhhh it only applies to members who have been on the site for a long time sometimes in doesn't pay to be in your twenties. Ebay is actually older than me maybe it's a good thing. Doesn't give me an excuse to buy something else